We have written a lot on this blog about prison escapes, bank heists and bizarre burglaries. The common link between all these posts has been to do with the fact that security had evidently failed.
As an experienced locksmith in Kent, we are experts when it comes to security. We know the importance of having high quality security measures in place, which is why it’s alarming that so many robberies and break outs take place.
Whilst we find all the stories fascinating, we love hearing positive stories about security. This is why we have put together a list of some of the most highly secured prisons in the world. The security in these locations is so tight, that even the most cunning criminal would fail to break out.
Qincheng Prison (China)
Built in the 1950s, Qincheng Prison is a maximum security prison that is located in China, and is considered one of most secure prisons in the world. Apart from the fact that it has around 5,000 security guards working around the clock, it also has one of the highest watchtowers in the world – nothing is getting past that.
As well as being manned by thousands of security personnel, it’s also situated several thousand feet above sea level. So even if someone managed to escape the prison, they would be faced with a lot of treacherous valleys.
Camp Delta (Cuba)
Although Camp Delta is located in Guantanamo Bay, it actually belongs to the USA. It was originally used to house war criminals, especially terrorists during the fight against Al Qaeda.
It’s split into a number of different camps, which are all used for a different reason. The different camps also have their own level of security, with Camp 3 being maximum security. Camp 7 was until recently a secret part of the prison, in which only the very worst criminals were kept. No one was allowed to know where they were – not family or lawyers!
Camp Delta has 12 prison guards in charge of just one prisoner – making it extremely impossible for them to do anything wrong. It’s also surrounded by an American military base, so it’s probably not worth them trying to break out.
ADX Florence (USA)
Considered as being the most secure prison in the whole world, ADX Florence is a maximum security prison that is located in Colorado, USA. The prisoners in this prison are kept in their cells for the whole day – 23 hours to be exact. They are allowed 5 hours of private recreation a week, in which they are escorted by no less than 4 prison officers.
For the first three years that the prisoner is in there, they are not allowed to have any contact with anyone else. Over time, they might be granted time outside their cell.
Everything in the cells is made out of concrete, as well as steel mirrors that are bolted to the wall and lights that are shut off remotely. The prison has an extensive amount of motion detectors and camereas, as well as 1,400 remote controlled steel doors. It’s surrounded by razor wire fences and laser beams, and if someone does manage to get past these, they will come into contact with attack dogs that guard the area 24/7.
We hope you found this as interesting as us! Keep checking back for even more information on these high security prisons!
We can’t promise attack dogs, but we can help you make your property nice and secure. Just contact us on 0208 471 9000 and a member of our team will be happy to answer any questions you have.
